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Duke Basketball Team and Recruiting Update – Where does Duke go from here?

By Mark Watson on July 2, 2012

Matt Jones and Julius Randle of the Texas Titans

In our latest update, Blue Devil Nation Premium recaps what has happened recently on the recruiting trail and gives you an idea of what to expect next.

It wasn’t that long ago that many were writing the Blue Devils off after being shocked by Lehigh in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.  For several weeks after the upset, there was only criticism. But three months have now passed, and the dark skies have cleared considerably, as Duke has added several key pieces for the future in incoming freshman Amile Jefferson and transfer Rodney Hood.

Amile Jefferson has arrived on campus.  He will spend plenty of time in the weight room, for there is a big leap from high school ball to the high major college game, and Amile needs to get stronger in order to contribute in a big way.   Jefferson will have the luxury to play behind Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly in his first season while learning the ropes, but the coaches will give him every opportunity to play when he is ready.

The Duke Men’s Basketball staff continued its recent momentum on the recruiting trail, landing coveted Mississippi State transfer Rodney Hood this weekend. Hood is right around



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Posted in BDN Premium Articles, Duke Basketball Recruiting News | Tagged Alex Murphy, Amile Jefferson, Austin Nichols, Coach K, Duke Basketball Recruiting News, Jabari Parker, Julius Randle, Matt Jones, Quinn Cook, Rodney Hood, Semi Ojeleye, Seth Curry, Team USA Basektball

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